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James M. Comly
American journalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Munroe Stuart Comly (March 6, 1832 ā July 26, 1887) was an American soldier, diplomat, and newspaper editor. Before and after his service as Colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War, he was a journalist, attorney, newspaper editor and owner; after the war, he became a historian and diplomat. Comly was also instrumental in advancing the political career of his friend Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States; Hayes would go on to appoint him as United States Minister to Hawaii. In 1866, he was nominated and confirmed as a brevet brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865.
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James Munroe Stuart Comly | |
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United States Minister to Hawaii | |
In office September 25, 1877 ā August 21, 1882 | |
President | Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Henry Augustus Peirce |
Succeeded by | Rollin M. Daggett |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-03-06)March 6, 1832 New Lexington, Ohio, US |
Died | July 26, 1887(1887-07-26) (aged 55) Toledo, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio |
Occupation | Soldier, journalism, diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands | 23rd Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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